Confused

Rai007
Rai007 Posts: 387 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
posting a lot these days because i am confused

jog for 30-40 minutes and relax all day to lose weight OR

or active for entire day and take slow walks here and there

plus counting calories obviously.

Why i dont like jogging-- it leaves me so tired for the rest of the day
( i am hypothyroid if that counts ) ---23-- girl--

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  • Rai007
    Rai007 Posts: 387 Member
    help bump
  • Shrevejude
    Shrevejude Posts: 6
    For weight loss, control of calories "in" is paramount.

    Yes, exercise will burn some, but it mainly serves to keep your metabolism strong, and keep the endorphins (feel good and good about yourself hormones) pumping. A lot of research is pointing to short sessions as being quite effective. I'd suggest the occasional walks. However, you said slow walks, and I'd suggest walking fast enough to get your heart pumping a little. Fast enough that you can talk, but singing would be difficult.

    Add in a little weight lifting if you can. You can do this at home and it doesn't necessitate gym memberships etc. A few squats and a few internet researched lifts. You can even make home weights with things like jugs filled with beans, although weight sets are becoming quite affordable.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,455 Member
    Get your thyroid meds dialed in and you won't be so tired.

    For weight loss, it doesn't matter which you do. It's all about a calorie deficit.


    For fitness and health, jogging is better than slow walking. Fast walking is better than slow walking. For cardiovascular fitness, you want to get your heart rate up.

    Try jogging and walking in intervals, it will increase your endurance.

    Google C25K (Couch to 5K).
  • Rai007
    Rai007 Posts: 387 Member
    with jogging i am sedentary for the remaining 23 hours of the day except for for necessary movement

    with slow walks i am active entire day
    :(
  • Skrib69
    Skrib69 Posts: 687 Member
    Just do what you enjoy and get something out of it rather than not doing anything and getting nothing. My exercise is walking the dog and 3.5 hours of aikido, neither of which are renowned for getting the heart very fast or building strength. But it fits in with my lifestyle and I enjoy it - job done!
  • MissDireWolf
    MissDireWolf Posts: 14 Member
    Walking six days a week (min 30 mins) and throwing in intervals of jogging has been great in helping me lose weight, stay on plan, and keep me motivated.

    Completely agree with Skrib69:

    "Just do what you enjoy and get something out of it rather than not doing anything and getting nothing."
  • janessafantasma
    janessafantasma Posts: 312 Member
    You don't have to jog...find workouts that are fun for you. I go between being super active and super lazy. There are days where I just crave the solitude of my living room couch and cuddles with my puppy. For me, it is important that I do what feels best for me, you just need to find what works for you and do it AND have patience while you are on your journey.
  • Rai007
    Rai007 Posts: 387 Member
    my thyroid levels are fine
    but all life i have been that overtired person with aches here and there
    can jog but so much tired that rest of the day is wasted
    and i even enjoy jogging but sacrficing the remaining day activity with one jog seems pretty weird.

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